This is being sent to the 4-H Fair, New Haven & Middlesex 4-H Distribution Lists – Here is the information about the activities we have panned to celebrate our 4-H Fair. We hope you will be able to participate and enjoy the work our officers and volunteers have worked on for the past few months. We miss everyone and look forward to meeting with you in person soon but for now, this celebration will keep us going. I will be sending the links out for Opening and Closing ceremonies tomorrow or Wednesday morning. (Peggy & Emily)
Middlesex and New Haven County 2020 It's Not Fair Week Celebration!
Although we cannot be physically together at this time, we still wish to celebrate our love for 4-H and admiration for our members via Instagram and Facebook. We have planned three contests for the duration of the week plus, daily activities and videos for our members to watch and participate in at home. Although we cannot have a fair, we hope that this brings our members together and reminds them of all the fun they had at past fairs. We are all looking forward to seeing you participate in our Fair Celebration week! Opening Ceremonies are from 4-6pm on Wednesday, August 5th.
For those members without social media, below are the specific instructions so that you too may participate in the celebration: Please ask your parents or guardian before sending us your images, by sending us your images you are giving us consent to use them on our Instagram and Facebook page. *We ask that members without social media send their images to Erin ([log in to unmask]) and Erika ([log in to unmask]) 24 hours before the scheduled posting time. Posting times can be found on the calendar on the last page of this document or in the posting instructions below.
There will be 4-H Fun Videos launched every day provided by our caring and knowledgeable 4-H Volunteers. After the initial broadcast, they will be available all week on the 4-H Fair’s Playlist on UConn Extension’s YouTube. Check them out when you can! They are really good! Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Below is our schedule and explanation for each individual day during the Celebration. Please follow the instructions provided. A calendar is attached with dates and times to allow easier access to information.
Thank you and have a great week!
Contest Information: (Runs from Wednesday, August 5th - Sunday, August 9th)
Scavenger Hunt Contest (information sent out in previous email) - Get outside and experience trails and natural areas near you! Participate in the Nature Scavenger Hunt at a State Park, Trail, or even in your backyard or neighborhood, and have the opportunity to win some awesome prizes! Instructions and materials are included in this packet. All submissions must be sent to Erin ([log in to unmask]) and Erika ([log in to unmask]) by noon on Sunday, August 9th in order to be considered for the contest.
Tie-dyed T-shirt Contest – Tie dye a T-shirt and take a photo of you in it (or who you made it for). You can watch our special ‘How To’ video on Wednesday evening for helpful hints. Any T-shirt will do! Once you have completed the T-Shirt and taken a photo please post it. Tag us on Instagram at @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #4Htiedyetshirt#MXNH2020itsnotFAIR#UConn4H between 12:00 – 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 9th. *Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Poster Project about 4-H Contest – Make a general promotional poster for 4-H or an educational display board about something you have learned in 4-H. Once you have completed the poster and taken a photo please post it. Tag us on Instagram at @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #4HPosterproject #MXNH2020itsnotFAIR#UConn4H between 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 9th.*Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Activities for Fair Week:
Wednesday, August 5th – First Day of Fair
Show your 4-H Pride – (10:00am – 4:00 pm) – Take a photo of you wearing green (4-H swag, past 4-H Fair t-shirts, club shirts, etc.) or eating your favorite fair food. Post it and tag us on Instagram at @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #4hswag #MXNH2020itsnotFAIR #UConn4H between the times listed. *Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Opening Ceremonies at 4:00 pm - link will be mailed out separately to the 4-H Distribution Lists for anyone wishing to watch live or enjoy the recording on our Playlist.
Fun Educational Video 1 – Tie-dye T-shirts with Carlie & Niki Chapman – 6:00 pm
Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair This will be helpful especially if you are doing the contest for Sunday!!
Trivia Night- Join our host Marc Cournoyer for a fun filled and fast paced 4-H trivia session! We have different sessions by age group. You need to register in advance for trivia night by emailing Marc at [log in to unmask] and cc’ing Peggy and Emily. You’ll need a quizizz account. It costs nothing to sign up in quizizz, but you’ll need to send Marc your quizizz ID and your email to play. Use this link to sign to create an account in Quizizz: https://bit.ly/2EPxXBH (The ID is assigned to you when you make your account – you can find that in settings)
7:00-7:30 4-H Junior contest
7:30 – 8:00 4-H Senior Contest
8:00 – 8:30 – Adults
Registration will close for all trivia at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evening.
Thursday, August 6th – Second Day of Fair
Throwback Thursday (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) – Look through all your old pictures from past 4-H fairs or other fun fair events you have attended. Old images of family members who have participated in or where once members themselves are welcome! Post the images and tag us on Instagram at @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #throwbackthursday4H #MXNH2020itsnotFAIR #UConn4H between the times listed.*Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Fun Educational Video 2 – Woodworking 101 with Nathan Sandoval – 4:00 pm
Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Fun Educational Video 3 – Decorating Cupcakes with a Pastry Bag with Kate Yale – 6:00 pm Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Friday, August 7th – Third Day of Fair
My Favorite 4-H Project or Award 10:00 am- 4:00 pm) -Take a picture with your favorite project or favorite ribbon, or both! ! Post the images and tag us on Instagram at @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #favorite4Hproject #MXNH4H2020itsnotFAIR #UConn4H between the times listed. *Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Fun Educational Video 4 – Gardening (The Dirty Truth) with Anna Quinn – 4:00 pm
Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Fun Educational Video 5 – Hints for Nature Scavenger Hunt with Erin Korowotny - 6:00 pm Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Saturday, August 8th – Fourth Day of Fair
Practice your Showmanship Day (10:00 am- 1:00 pm) – AH Showmanship… all the time, practice and color specific clothing. Send us a picture of you at your showmanship practicing best! Post it on your Instagram and tag us @middlesexnewhaven4hfair or tag our Facebook page Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair. Use the hashtags #4Hshowmanshippractice #MXNH4H2020itsnotFAIR #UConn4H to your post. *Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Home Arts Display (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - Show off your creative side! Post photos of your favorite creative works, which can be anything that you would enter in the Home Arts Department on a normal fair year. You can also participate in two Creative Arts Activities:
● Fingerprint Art - It only takes an inkpad, a magic marker, and a piece of paper to make a creative piece of art. Examples can be found on Pinterest or on YouTube. Check out the links below:
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEeaeDnI_Sc
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwBsTK_mWts
○ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQixDQZ-mxA
● Trash to Treasures - Upcycling is one of the hottest new trends. People love items with history or character. Find items around your house that you can repurpose or update into something new and different.
● Food Puppets - Who said you shouldn’t play with your food? UConn Puppet Arts senior Elise Vanase showed how to make some puppets you can take a chomp out of! Materials needed: apple, banana, toothpicks, Twizzlers, pretzel rods, string cheese, butter/carving knife, OR whatever food strikes your inspiration! Check out the Ballard Institutes Facebook videos for full details and many other exciting activities. Link: https://www.facebook.com/BallardInstitute/videos/587040265514771
Post your photos on Instagram and tag us @middlesexnewhaven4hfair. Use the hashtags #4Hhomeartsdisplay #MXNH4H2020itsnotFAIR #UConn4H on your post. *Members without social media see above for participation instructions.
Fun Educational Video 6 – Dog Care & Training Hints with Kara Staroski – 4:00 pm
Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Fun Educational Video 7 – Flower Arranging with Erika Hojda - 6:00 pm Link is : https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Sunday, August 9th – Last Day of Fair
Contest Entries are Due!- The Scavenger Hunt, Tie Dye, and Poster contests are all due today! Please follow the dates and remember to use the hashtags and tag us on your post. This information is listed under the contest information and can be found in the calendar provided.
Closing Ceremonies at 4:00 pm - link will be mailed out separately to the 4-H Distribution Lists for anyone wishing to watch live or enjoy the recording on our Playlist. Contest winners will be announced.
YouTube playlist link: https://bit.ly/2020_MS_NH_Fair
Fair Week Schedule! Times Hashtags to Use Hashtags to Use For Every Post
August 5th- Day 1 #MXNH2020itsnotFAIR
Show your 4-H Pride 10:00am - 4:00pm #4hswag #UConn4H
Opening Ceremonies 4:00 PM
4-H Fun Video Launch 1 - Tie Dye 6:00 PM
4-H Trivia Contest
Junior Contest 7:00-7:30pm
Senior Contest 7:30-8:00pm
Adults 8:00- 8:30pm
August 6th- Day 2
Throwback Thursday 10:00am- 4:00pm #throwbackthursday4H
4-H Fun Video Launch 2- Woodworking 4:00 PM
4-H Fun Video Launch 3- Cupcakes 6:00 PM
August 7th - Day 3
Favorite Project or Award 10:00am- 4:00pm #favorite4Hproject
4-H Fun Video Launch 4 - Gardening 4:00 PM
4-H Fun Video Launch 5 - Scavenger Hunt 6:00 PM
August 8th - Day 4
Practice Your Showmanship 10:00am - 4:00pm #4Hshowmanshippractice
Home Arts Display 10:00am - 4:00pm #4Hhomesarts
4-H Fun Video Launch 6 - Dog Care/Training 4:00 PM
4-H Fun Video Launch 7 - Flower Arranging 6:00 PM
August 9th - Last Day
Scavenger Hunt
Tie Dye T-Shirt Contest 12:00pm - 2:00pm #4Htiedyetshirt
Poster Contest 2:00pm- 4:00pm #4HPosterproject
Closing Ceremonies 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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